Chapter 2 security check list before installation – Rosewill RNX-N250PC User Manual
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Wireless N Adapter
RNX-N250PC User Manual
Chapter 2 Security Check List before Installation
Wireless Networks are very convenient, however, since it
uses radio waves to send information. It can be vulnerable from those
who intended to do harm. So we recommend you take additional steps
to secure your wireless network.
Change the default wireless network name or SSID on your
wireless router
Change the default password on your wireless router
Enable encryption. We suggest enabling high level of the
encryption such as WPA and above.
Install Anti-virus program and personal firewall software
When set your encryption password, please select strong pass
phrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combines
both letters and numbers to create stronger password and avoid
using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
Please also remember to keep a record of your wireless network
name, default password (The login name and password which
you will need when linking into your wireless router through
Internet explorer), SSID and encryption password (the
password which you will need when connecting your wireless
adapter with your wireless network) somewhere in case you need
them in the future.
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